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Epr Measurements Of Fingernails In Q-Band, Alex Romanyukha, François Trompier, Ricardo A. Reyes, Mark A. Melanson
Epr Measurements Of Fingernails In Q-Band, Alex Romanyukha, François Trompier, Ricardo A. Reyes, Mark A. Melanson
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Results of a feasibility study for the use of the Q-band EPR measurements of fingernails are presented. Details of the first protocol developed for Q-band (34 GHz) EPR dose measurements in fingernails and preliminary results of a dosimetry study in comparison with the commonly-used X-band (9 GHz) are reported. It was found that 1-5 mg sample mass was sufficient for EPR measurements in fingernails in the Q-band, which is significantly less than the 15-30 mg needed for the X-band. This finding makes it possible to obtain sufficient fingernail sample for dose measurements, practically from every finger of any person. Another …